Desalination Field Technician – Remote West TX Plant

TETRA Technologies, Inc.; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a field technician to join our West Texas desalination operations. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot remote plant equipment, supporting water treatment and desalination processes to maximize uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience in water treatment or industrial maintenance, a GED or high school diploma, and the ability to work a rotating schedule in remote locations. Valid driver's license and independent work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, desalination, industrial manufacturing or related fields.
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on experience maintaining/troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Willing to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if applicable.
• Able to work independently in remote field locations and with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and support a remote West Texas desalination facility to maintain plant performance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize plant equipment including pumps, valves, filters, piping, hydraulics, and electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance and field troubleshooting to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Collect samples, perform testing, and monitor process performance.
• Maintain accurate operational records and communicate updates to supervisors and teams.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a field technician to join our West Texas desalination operations. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot remote plant equipment, supporting water treatment and desalination processes to maximize uptime.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on experience in water treatment or industrial maintenance, a GED or high school diploma, and the ability to work a rotating schedule in remote locations. Valid driver's license and independent work ethic are essential.